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A helpful "to do" list to ensure the graduation process goes smoothly

Graduation is more involved than handing in that last paper and attending Commencement exercises. There are forms to submit, residence check-out procedures to follow, not to mention myriad details about Commencement itself, such as rehearsal times and designated assembly areas.

This site will help guide you through the graduation process at St. Bonaventure University.

Below, grouped by office or department, are the steps and procedures required of a graduate for successful departure from St. Bonaventure as a student and his or her welcoming into the proud family of SBU alumni.

SENIOR ONE STOP SHOP

1-4 p.m. Thursday, May 5 (Reading Day)
Hosted by the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership (CARL), Senior One Stop Shop brings together in one location representatives of various campus offices to help seniors ensure that they meet all requirements to graduate. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the Senior Class Gift. Learn more about One Stop Shop & Senior Class Gift.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial Literacy Sessions:
The Financial Aid Office will conduct three Financial Literary meetings. Attendance at one session is required of anyone who has a federal loan.

All sessions in Walsh Auditorium:

4:30-6 p.m. Monday, April 11

4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12

4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13

These meetings, conducted by Finance lecturer Giles Bootheway, will cover the federal guidelines and tools for repayment of a student's federal loans. Each session will cover a broad range of topics, from saving to mortgages to retirement and everything in between. The Financial Aid staff will also present information on managing your student loan indebtedness and repayment, deferment and forgiveness options.

ACADEMIC GARB
Information on getting yourCAP AND GOWN.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
Does it matter what I wearUNDER MY GOWN?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Where can I get personalized graduation announcements to sent to friends and family?
We work with Jostens to supply personalized SBU graduation announcements and related materials. Go to jostens.com.
PHOTOGRAPHS
GradImages will photograph every graduate as he or she is individually recognized at Commencement. Proofs will be available after the ceremony. To create a login and retrieve additional information, visit the GradImages website.
FLOWERS
Flowers ordered ahead of time from Commencement Flowers will be available for pick up at the Reilly Center on Commencement Sunday. Learn more about Commencement Flowers.